1st new build

Discussion in 'General Hardware' started by adeyren, Aug 26, 2005.

  1. adeyren

    adeyren Geek Trainee

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    System as follows
    Asus 8N-E Mobo
    AMD 4200x2 processor
    Barracuda 160Gb Sata Hard drive
    Asus cd/dvd drive
    Sony floppy drive
    Antec 500w Truepower
    Geoforce 7800GTX Graphics card

    This is the first PC i have fully built myself! Problem i have when i turn on it goes to post no probs, get a screen that lists a load of info and at the bottom says DISK BOOT FAILURE\INSERT SYSTEM DISK i then put in my XP disc the cd crive fires up but i only get a flashing cursor at top of the screen and not the "press any button" as usual -HELP- anybody got any ideas? This is tha first time ever used a forum so am a bit green.
     
  2. Addis

    Addis The King

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    Make sure that you configure the BIOS so your PC boots from your CD drive. PS. Make sure you put the disc in and then reboot it.
     
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    Addis The King

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    You will also have to install drivers for your SATA HD, press F6 when the windows cd boot s.
     

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